SMURFS 101
What are the Smurf names? Who and what are the Smurfs? Where do the Smurfs live? The Smurfs friends and enemies are all listed below, including the number one asked question - what is the name of Gargamel's cat! If you still have questions about the Smurf characters please write us here and we'll try our smurfiest to answer it.

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The list of Smurfs characters include:

Papa Smurf : Papa Smurf is the leader of the Smurfs, and the only Smurf who wears red. Papa Smurf brings the Smurfs to safety in times of danger and crisis. Everyone in Smurf Village turns to Papa Smurf when things go awry. Papa is always busy making magical spells and potions in his laboratory. ♪ Listen to Papa Smurf

Lazy Smurf : Lazy is perhaps the most aply named Smurf in the village. Almost certifiably narcoleptic, Lazy can fall asleep anywhere, anytime, day or night. ♪ Listen to Lazy Smurf

Handy Smurf : Handy wears a pencil in his ear and helps fix things in the village. Handy is known for his amazing technological creations, such as the telesmurf (telephone), Weather Smurfing Machine, and Smurfmobile. The rest of the Smurfs have a bit of a Luddite bent and often criticize (and eventually abandon) Handy's inventions. ♪ Listen to Handy Smurf

Brainy Smurf : Brainy seems to be an expert on everything...but he's usually wrong. He publishes a series of missives entitled "Quotations of Brainy Smurf" - universally reviled by all (except himself, of course). Brainy's best friend is Clumsy. ♪ Listen to Brainy Smurf

Clumsy Smurf : Clumsy Smurf is a kind soul who is often tripped up by his own two feet. Clumsy loves to collect rocks and is best friends with Brainy. Clumsy's clothing seems to fit rather loosely, adding to his clumsy appearance. ♪ Listen to Clumsy Smurf

Reporter Smurf : Reporter Smurf is the news reporter for the Smurf Village. Reporter Smurf wears a newsroom-style visor on his head and carries a quill and notepad. Reporter interviews various Smurfs for publication in his newspaper, which he prints using his printing press, which is maintained by Handy Smurf.

The Smurfs will return after these messages:

Tailor Smurf : Tailor makes all the clothes in the village. He's often seen with a needle or two in his cap and a tape measure around his neck. ♪ Listen to Tailor Smurf

Dreamy Smurf : Dreamy Smurf is always dreaming of other places and other things. Dreamy is best known for his appearance as Astrosmurf, where he visited the fictitious Swoofs on their home planet. ♪ Listen to Dreamy Smurf

Harmony Smurf : Harmony is the musician of Smurf Village, but he doesn't have many fans. Although he deserves an "A+" for effort, Harmony's trumpet playing leaves much to be desired, and he's usually asked to stop playing as soon as he gets started. ♪ Listen to Harmony Smurf

Painter Smurf : Painter Smurf is a brilliant artist (much like our own Vic George). Painter speaks with a French accent and refers to his paintings as "masterpizzas".

Hefty Smurf : Hefty Smurf is the strongest Smurf in the village. He's also the only Smurf to sport a tattoo (a red heart)! Hefty is friends with Handy and can often be seen lifting weights or exercising. ♪ Listen to Hefty Smurf

Vanity Smurf : Vanity Smurf is never without a mirror in sight. Vain to an extreme, Vanity is constantly worried about his appearance. Vanity wears a flower in his cap and is demonstrably effete. ♪ Listen to Vanity Smurf

Jokey Smurf : Jokey is known for his pecurliar laugh and loud, exploding "giftboxes". Whenever you hear "get ready for a surprise!", you'd better be ready to duck and cover your ears - BOOM! ♪ Listen to Jokey Smurf

Smurfette : Smurfette was created by Gargamel to destroy the Smurfs - and she was orginally a brunette! Papa Smurf's magic changed her nature (and her hair color). Smurfette loves flowers and the color pink. Smurfette is one of three female Smurfs in the village - but she was the first. Read the story of how both Gargamel and Papa Smurf created Smurfette here. ♪ Listen to Smurfette

Poet Smurf : Poet Smurf lives for the written word and always has a parchment and quill in hand. Poet is known for the trill in his voice and his fantastic odes. ♪ Listen to Poet Smurf

Grouchy Smurf : Grouchy Smurf is indeed grouchy! His favorite expression is "I hate (fill in the blank)!" whenever someone mentions pretty much anything. Grouchy usually has a scowl on his face. ♪ Listen to Grouchy Smurf

Baker Smurf : Baker is the chef of Smurf Village. Baker cooks up some amazing culinary creations, but unfortunately spends a lot of his time chasing after the thieving Greedy Smurf. Baker and Greedy Smurf were combined into one Smurf for the TV show. ♪ Listen to Baker Smurf

Greedy Smurf : Greedy is an exceptionally greedy Smurf. He loves one thing above all else - food. Greedy is often chased by Baker Smurf for stealing snacks and goodies. Greedy just can't seem to help himself! ♪ Listen to Greedy Smurf

Puppy : Puppy was offered as a gift to Papa Smurf by Homnibus. It was Baby Smurf, however, who opened the enchanted locket around Puppy's neck and became the dog's true master. Puppy is a good friend to the Smurflings and protects the Smurfs from Gargamel's cat Azrael. ♪ Listen to Puppy

Snappy Smurfling : Snappy Smurf had his age reversed and became Snappy Smurfling. Snappy wears a yellow tee-shirt with a storm cloud on it - which is indicative of his disposition. Snappy can be quite snappy at times! ♪ Listen to Snappy Smurfling

Slouchy Smurfling : Slouchy Smurf had the aging process reversed and was transformed into Slouchy Smurfling. Slouchy is not a very enthusiastic Smurf and often takes a relaxed pose. Slouchy has a red tee-shirt and loose fitting white cap. ♪ Listen to Slouchy Smurfling

Nat Smurfling : Natural Smurf went from old to young and became a little Smurfling named Nat! Nat can talk to animals and loves all things to do with nature and the environment. Nat wears a straw hat and brown overalls. ♪ Listen to Nat Smurfling

Sassette Smurfling : Sassette was created by the Smurflings to serve as a sister for themselves and Smurfette. Sassette is an outdoorsy kind of girl, sports red hair and freckles, and wears pink overalls. ♪ Listen to Sassette Smurfling

Baby Smurf : One special evening, Baby Smurf was delivered to the village via a stork! Baby has magical powers and speaks in baby-talk. It is not known whether Baby is a girl or a boy. ♪ Listen to Baby Smurf

Grandpa Smurf : The oldest of all the Smurfs, Grandpa returned to the Smurf Village after a five hundred-year absence. Grandpa is energetic and rambunctious, wears a yellow hat and pants, reading glasses, and carries a cane.

Nanny Smurf : Nanny is a nanny to the Smurfs (as her name implies). She has a pet named Smoogle.

Smoogle : Nanny adores her pet Smoogle!

Clockwork Smurf : Clockwork Smurf was created by Handy. Although very strong and smart, Clockwork cannot speak - he can only make mechanical noises. Clockwork goes outside the village to spend time with others but makes regular visits home to see Handy and the other Smurfs.

Feathers : Feathers is a loyal bird and friend to the Smurfs who provides transportation and the delivery of messages when needed.

Johan : Johan is a page to the King and staunch defender of the crown. He rides a horse named Bayard and helps protect the weak and oppressed. Johan assisted the Smurfs during their quest for the magic flute.

Pewit : Peewit is a Johan's friend and companion. He travels on his goat, Biquette, plays a lute, and sings. Like Harmony Smurf, Pewit is a ghastly musician.

The King : The benevolent ruler under which Johan serves. The King wears a robe and crown and manages his royal kingdom from the throneroom in his castle. The King commands an army and wears full armor during battle.

Princess Savina : Niece of the King, Princess Savina is a very modern young woman - especially coming from the medieval period! The princess chooses to dress informally when she can, and even goes riding on a horse. She is friends with Johan.

Dame Barbara : Dame Barbara manages the day-to-day activities at The King's castle. In addition to her household duties, she is responsible for the care and upbringing of The King's niece, Princess Savina.

King Gerard : King Gerard is a boy-King and friend to the Smurfs. Clockwork Smurf helps protect him.

Homnibus : Homnibus is a good wizard who often spends time with Papa Smurf playing chess or helping complete an important magical spell. Homnibus has a long beard and appears quite aged. He gave the Smurfs Puppy as a gift. ♪ Listen to Homnibus

Mother Nature : Mother Nature is responsible for the changing of the seasons and for helping manage the day to day activites that occur in the natural world. Mother Nature has many magic wands.

Gargamel : The Smurfs face a most singular nemesis - Gargamel. The evil Gargamel is a wizard who spends his days trying to capture, eat, and otherwise destroy the Smurfs. Gargamel is absolutely obsessed with the Smurfs and lives for the day he is victorious over our little blue buddies. ♪ Listen to Gargamel

Azrael : Gargamel has a long-suffering sidekick named Azrael (not "Azreal" or "Azrial"). Azrael is a tough, mangy cat who compounds the Smurfs' problems when they're being chased by Gargamel. ♪ Listen to Azrael

Scruple : Scruple is Gargamel's apprentice - although he is not a very good one. Scruple was kicked out of wizard school and lives with Gargamel as kind of an indentured servant.

Big Mouth : Big Mouth is not an enemy of the Smurfs. He is, however, a gigantic, clumsy, cumbersome beast of a man whose size and clueless disposition causes endless trouble for the tiny little Smurfs. Gargamel often tries to mislead Big Mouth - and, of course, usually gets his comeuppance in the form of Big Mouth's beefy fists. Big Mouth's girlfriend is Big Nose. ♪ Listen to Bigmouth

Balthazar : Balthazar is Gargamel's Godfather. Balthazar despises the Smurfs and is actually more cold-hearted than Gargamel, in addition to being a more powerful wizard. He lives in a large castle. ♪ Listen to Balthazar

Hogatha : Hogatha is an evil, ugly witch who uses her magic in an attempt to lure unsuspecting suitors, and ocassionally cause trouble for the Smurfs. Hogatha is bald and wears a wig. She also snorts loudly with her enormous nose.

The Wartmongers : The Wartmongers are little toad-like creatures who live in the muck and slime. The leader of the Wartmongers, King Bullrush, commands his minions to do his bidding. One of the Wartmongers is prone to saying "yeah yeah yeah!" ♪ Listen to a Wartmonger

Chlorhydris : Chlorhydris is an evil witch who despises (and is committed to destroying) love. A nasty, unredeemable woman as ugly as she is vile. ♪ Listen to Chlorhydris

Smurf Village : This mushroom village is where the Smurfs live and play. Gargamel and sundry other bad buys are always trying to find their way here with little success. The Smurfs have rebuilt Smurf Village many times.